Mushroom Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
• 2 cups cooked white rice, chilled
• 1 cup mixed mushrooms (such as shiitake, button, and cremini), sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup peas, frozen and thawed
• 1/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

• Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to season the mushrooms.

Season the Mushrooms:

• In a bowl, toss the sliced mushrooms with the green tea rubs, ensuring they are well coated.

Prepare the Rice:

• If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool quickly, then refrigerate until chilled. This will help the rice grains stay separate when stir-fried.

Stir-Fry the Mushrooms:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned mushrooms and cook until they are tender and any released liquid has evaporated. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Aromatics and Eggs:

• In the same wok or skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.
• Pour the beaten eggs into the wok or skillet and cook, stirring, until the eggs are scrambled and set. Remove the eggs from the pan and set aside.

Combine the Ingredients:

• Add the chilled rice to the wok or skillet and spread it out in an even layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through and become slightly crispy.
• Stir in the cooked mushrooms, scrambled eggs, peas, and diced carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are heated through.

Season and Finish:

• Drizzle with soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), and add the sesame oil. Toss everything together until the rice is well coated and the flavors are combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish and Serve:

• Remove the wok or skillet from the heat and transfer the fried rice to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onions.
• Serve the Mushroom Fried Rice immediately, enjoying the combination of flavors from the green tea-seasoned mushrooms and the savory, well-seasoned rice.